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Five ways to Travel from Oban to Tain

Composite routes from Oban to Tain

Cheapest
2 h 54 min
Car
222 km.
from $12
Other
6 h 51 min
Bus, Train
176 km.
from $58.82
7 h 16 min
176 km.
from $69.37
10 h 12 min
176 km.
from $210.17

Transport providers

Bus operators

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

West Coast Motors

Phone:
01586 552319
Email:
Website:
westcoastmotors.co.uk/
Bus from North Pier Car Park to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Train operators

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Perth to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.90–$75.95

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Tain
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.99–$40.50
Train from Oban to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$82.28
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$49.37
Train from Perth to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$94.93

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Oban to Tain?

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Tain is to bus which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 7h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oban to Tain?

The fastest way to get from Oban to Tain is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $44.57 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Tain?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Tain. However, there are services departing from North Pier Car Park and arriving at Post Office via Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 2 and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Tain?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Tain. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Tain via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

How far is it from Oban to Tain?

The distance between Oban and Tain is 255 km. The road distance is 222.5 km.

How do I travel from Oban to Tain without a car?

The best way to get from Oban to Tain without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 51m and costs $43.48 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Oban to Tain?

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Oban to Tain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Tain bus from?

Oban to Tain bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, depart from North Pier Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Tain train from?

Oban to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.

Train, bus or fly from Oban to Tain?

The best way to get from Oban to Tain is to train which takes 10h 12m and costs $97.83 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 7h 16m. There are no good options to fly between Oban to Tain.

Where does the Oban to Tain bus arrive?

Oban to Tain bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Oban to Tain train arrive?

Oban to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Oban to Tain?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Tain is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Oban to Tain.

How do I get a train ticket from Oban to Tain?

Book your Oban to Tain train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Tain?

There are 249+ hotels available in Tain. Prices start at $50.07 per night.
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